Being a bit of a traditionalist, I don't really feel it's appropriate to eat a semla before February... And also, I don't care much for the almond paste or whipped cream, so I can just have the buns all year round!

I came across your blog searching for a recipe for Pepparkakor on the web. I dont know much about Swedish food, and somewhat I blame my Swedish friends as they dont speak very proudly about their cuisine. Anyway, keep posting and Good Luck.

Anna, it's actually what Swedes eat for Shrove Tuesday, before Lent - so the official date is in February. Cafés and bakeries start off early though, but *very* rarely before christmas. That's considered very out of season :) (Although I did find one late fall, but it felt all wrong.) :)